In Photos: 9 dead, over 1,000 injured in Taiwan earthquake

Updated On: 04 April, 2024 02:24 PM IST | ronak mastakar

The search for the missing continues following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Hualien that struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, Central News Agency Focus Taiwan reported (Pics/AFP)

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The search for the missing continues following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Hualien that struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, Central News Agency Focus Taiwan reported (Pics/AFP)

<p>As per Central Emergency Operation Center, as of 7 am Thursday, the number of deaths has reached nine, with 1,038 injured, 96 trapped, and 52 missing, reported CNA</p>

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As per Central Emergency Operation Center, as of 7 am Thursday, the number of deaths has reached nine, with 1,038 injured, 96 trapped, and 52 missing, reported CNA

<p>Relief efforts are concentrated on Hualien, along the rugged and scenic east coast, where numerous buildings were left precarious with collapsed lower floors. Bridges and tunnels were destroyed, while roads suffered damage from rocks and landslides</p>

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Relief efforts are concentrated on Hualien, along the rugged and scenic east coast, where numerous buildings were left precarious with collapsed lower floors. Bridges and tunnels were destroyed, while roads suffered damage from rocks and landslides

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Workers start demolishing buildings and rescuing individuals trapped inside, visuals coming from Taiwan

<p>The casualties, all reported in Hualien, encompass four victims in Taroko Gorge, two near the Dachingshui and Huide tunnels, one in a residential building in Hualien City, and one in the Hejen mining area, with most resulting from rockfalls, as per CNA</p>

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The casualties, all reported in Hualien, encompass four victims in Taroko Gorge, two near the Dachingshui and Huide tunnels, one in a residential building in Hualien City, and one in the Hejen mining area, with most resulting from rockfalls, as per CNA

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Emergency crews are rushing to free people trapped by the earthquake and ensuing landslides

<p>Among those trapped are three people in a mine in Hualien`s Heren Mining Area, 64 people in Heping Mine, five employees of Silks Place Hotel, and 24 tourists in Taroko Gorge`s Tunnel of Nine Turns</p>

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Among those trapped are three people in a mine in Hualien`s Heren Mining Area, 64 people in Heping Mine, five employees of Silks Place Hotel, and 24 tourists in Taroko Gorge`s Tunnel of Nine Turns

<p>Taipower has reported that power has been returned to 70 per cent of all households and businesses that experienced power outages. Taiwan Water also said that water supply is normal in all districts and has dispatched personnel to conduct pipeline inspections and inspections at 13 reservoirs, per CNA</p>

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Taipower has reported that power has been returned to 70 per cent of all households and businesses that experienced power outages. Taiwan Water also said that water supply is normal in all districts and has dispatched personnel to conduct pipeline inspections and inspections at 13 reservoirs, per CNA

<p>According to CNA, Taiwan`s Nuclear Safety Commission said all nuclear power plants are operating normally and will pay attention to subsequent aftershocks. It will also continue to carry out inspections and monitoring of plants</p>

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According to CNA, Taiwan`s Nuclear Safety Commission said all nuclear power plants are operating normally and will pay attention to subsequent aftershocks. It will also continue to carry out inspections and monitoring of plants

<p>Taoyuan International Airport Corporation said it has set up a response center and that operations are normal. However, parts of ceilings, walls, and sprinkler heads fell in the terminal, and two outbound and one Vietnamese passenger were slightly injured</p>

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Taoyuan International Airport Corporation said it has set up a response center and that operations are normal. However, parts of ceilings, walls, and sprinkler heads fell in the terminal, and two outbound and one Vietnamese passenger were slightly injured

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